Episodes

The Future of Medical Supply Chain! Patient Care and Cost-Saving Innovations | Luká Yancopoulos | #44
Dec. 18, 2024

The Future of Medical Supply Chain! Patient Care and Cost-Saving Innovations | Luká Yancopoulos | #44

Luká Yancopoulos talks about the challenges in the healthcare supply chain and how his company is revolutionizing procurement for medical practices.Luká is the CEO and co-founder of Grapevine Technologies, a company focused ...
Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43
Dec. 11, 2024

Turning Ideas into Products! Guide to MVPs and First Customers | Vinod Sharma | #43

Vinod Sharma talks about the journey from idea to MVP and scaling to the first 100 customers. Vinod shares his extensive experience in the tech field, emphasizing the importance of validating ideas, defining a minimum viable ...
Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42
Dec. 4, 2024

Fractional Leadership Explained! The Smarter Way to Grow Your Company | Mike Malloy | #42

Mike Malloy talks about fractional executives in this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast. He explores the benefits and challenges of fractional executives, the evolution of fractional roles, and the types of companies t...
Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41
Nov. 27, 2024

Driving Innovation! How TRIZ Can Revolutionize Your Problem-Solving Approach | Ivan Gekht | #41

In this conversation, Ivan Gekht discusses TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving or TIPS), a systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation. He explains its origins in the USSR, its evolution, and its application a...
Revolutionizing Strategy in Organizations! AI-Powered Alignment | Josh Folk | #40
Nov. 20, 2024

Revolutionizing Strategy in Organizations! AI-Powered Alignment | Josh Folk | #40

In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Josh Folk talks about the challenges of strategic alignment within organizations.Josh shares his journey of becoming a leader in innovation and discusses the barriers that i...
Building a Responsible Future with AI and Data Science | Dr. Alfred Spector | #39
Nov. 13, 2024

Building a Responsible Future with AI and Data Science | Dr. Alfred Spector | #39

In this conversation, Dr. Alfred Spector discusses the complexities of data science and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader context beyond technical aspects.Dr. Alfred Spector is ...
The Story of Life on Earth and Key Innovations Tackling Climate Change | Dr. Stephen Porder | #38
Nov. 6, 2024

The Story of Life on Earth and Key Innovations Tackling Climate Change | Dr. Stephen Porder | #38

In this conversation, Dr. Stephen Porder, an associate provost for sustainability and professor of ecology at Brown University, discusses the core message of his book “Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Wil...
Fostering a Culture of Innovation. Involve Everyone in Idea Generation! | Sam Zellner | #37
Oct. 30, 2024

Fostering a Culture of Innovation. Involve Everyone in Idea Generation! | Sam Zellner | #37

In this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Sam Zellner talks about fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. He explains the importance of involving all employees in the innovation process, managing r...
Digital Marketplace Innovation! Key Tenets for Product Managers to Succeed | Vik Bharadwaj | #36
Oct. 23, 2024

Digital Marketplace Innovation! Key Tenets for Product Managers to Succeed | Vik Bharadwaj | #36

In this episode of the Hour of Innovation podcast, Vikram Bharadwaj shares the unique challenges and opportunities of Product Management in Digital Consumer Marketplaces. He describes the essential skills Product Managers nee...
Inside the Product Job Market! Salaries, Pitfalls, and Trends | Heidi Ram | #35
Oct. 16, 2024

Inside the Product Job Market! Salaries, Pitfalls, and Trends | Heidi Ram | #35

Heidi Ram, a seasoned product recruiter and advisor, discusses the current landscape of the job market for product management professionals.Heidi is a product recruiter, leader, and advisor to the Product Management communit...
Proactive Product Management! How Survival Metrics Drive Action | Adam Thomas | #34
Oct. 9, 2024

Proactive Product Management! How Survival Metrics Drive Action | Adam Thomas | #34

In this episode, Adam Thomas discusses the role of metrics in product management and introduces the Survival Metrics Framework.Adam is the principal at Approaching One Product Consultancy. Adam has over 15 years of experienc...
Storytelling Strategies for Success! How to Win Hearts and Minds | Dan Manning | #33
Oct. 2, 2024

Storytelling Strategies for Success! How to Win Hearts and Minds | Dan Manning | #33

Dan Manning, a storyteller and startup mentor, discusses the power of storytelling in communication and business.Dan has a fascinating career from flying fighter aircraft to negotiations with foreign military to speechwriter...
Product Ops! Driving Innovation and Success Behind the Scenes | Antonia Landi | #32
Sept. 25, 2024

Product Ops! Driving Innovation and Success Behind the Scenes | Antonia Landi | #32

In this podcast episode, Antonia Landi, a product operations coach and consultant, discusses the role and importance of product operations in the overall product management world.Product operations is described as the work a...
Expert Insights on Product Roadmaps and Go-to-Market Strategy | Gunjan Paliwal | #31
Sept. 18, 2024

Expert Insights on Product Roadmaps and Go-to-Market Strategy | Gunjan Paliwal | #31

Gunjan Paliwal, Senior Product Development and Marketing Manager shares insights on product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.Gunjan is an experienced product strategy and growth leader with a history of driving impact in...
Distributed and Remote Team Practices | Mark Kilby | #30
Sept. 10, 2024

Distributed and Remote Team Practices | Mark Kilby | #30

Mark Kilby, a remote agile leader, mentor, coach, and author, discusses remote work, remote agile teams, and remote organization culture.Mark works with remote, hybrid-remote, and location-centric organizations to coach and ...
Mastering Strategy and Execution in Product Management | Ridhima Arora | #29
Sept. 3, 2024

Mastering Strategy and Execution in Product Management | Ridhima Arora | #29

Ridhima Arora, a product leader at Walmart, discusses strategy execution and product management.Ridhima is passionate about creating world-class intuitive products for her customers with lasting and positive impacts. She bel...
The Power of Clear Branding and Messaging | Orly Zeewy | #28
Aug. 27, 2024

The Power of Clear Branding and Messaging | Orly Zeewy | #28

Orly Zeewy, a brand and marketing expert, discusses the importance of clarity in messaging and branding.Orly works with leaders and startup founders to establish messaging that quickly connects them with their ideal customer...
User Research in Product Development | Steve Portigal | #27
Aug. 21, 2024

User Research in Product Development | Steve Portigal | #27

Steve Portigal, a user research consultant, trainer, and author, discusses user research challenges, techniques, and trends.For over 20 years, Steve has worked with organizations to help them gain insights into their users’ ...
Traits and Techniques of a Great Product Manager | Christian Idiodi | #26
Aug. 13, 2024

Traits and Techniques of a Great Product Manager | Christian Idiodi | #26

Christian Idiodi, a partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, shares insights on becoming a great product manager and effective discovery techniques.Christian has many years of experience in product innovation and strategy an...
Role of Innovation in Growth and Market Leadership | Greg Coticchia | #25
Aug. 9, 2024

Role of Innovation in Growth and Market Leadership | Greg Coticchia | #25

Greg Coticchia, a six-time CEO and product leader, discusses the importance of innovation and developing new products for business growth and competitive advantage.Greg has decades of experience founding, leading, and drivin...
Digital Advertising and the Role of Generative AI | Praveen Gujar | #24
Aug. 6, 2024

Digital Advertising and the Role of Generative AI | Praveen Gujar | #24

Praveen Gujar, Director of Product at LinkedIn, discusses digital advertising, the role of AI in marketing, and collaboration between product managers and marketers.Praveen has deep knowledge of digital advertising, AI, and ...
Engineering Leadership, Software Development, and Agile | Sri Panyam | #23
July 31, 2024

Engineering Leadership, Software Development, and Agile | Sri Panyam | #23

In this conversation, Sri Panyam, an engineering leader with over 20 years of experience, discusses engineering leadership, challenges in modern software development, and agile practices.Sri has experience in embedded system...
Practical Tips for Speaking in Public | Leslie Fiorenzo | #22
July 23, 2024

Practical Tips for Speaking in Public | Leslie Fiorenzo | #22

Leslie Fiorenzo, a business presentation coach, shares tips on public speaking and presentation skills.Leslie is an expert in helping professionals overcome self-promotion challenges. With a background in developing and deli...
Understanding Contract-Driven Development Approach | Naresh Jain | #21
July 16, 2024

Understanding Contract-Driven Development Approach | Naresh Jain | #21

Naresh Jain discusses contract-driven development, which involves creating a contract or API specification between the provider and consumer of a service. This approach ensures collaboration, streamlines communication, and av...